Opportunity Details
The Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Psychiatry is seeking an academic psychiatry leader to serve as the next Program Director, Psychiatry Residency Program. The Program Director will be responsible for overseeing, managing, and building the residency program, including administration, operations, teaching, resident recruitment, evaluation, and disciplinary actions. The core mission of the Department of Psychiatry is to train future mental health professionals through a comprehensive residency program that balances brain science and therapeutic training.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a Medical Degree, certification in Psychiatry, Virginia state medical licensure, and demonstrated leadership experience in a psychiatry residency program at a major academic healthcare organization. They should possess a strategic, energetic, and visionary skillset to foster innovation and growth in behavioral health educational opportunities. Additionally, candidates should have the academic credentials and experience to qualify for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at the School of Medicine, with a commitment to fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment.